PERFORMANCE

A 2014 performance at The Salomon Arts Gallery. The performance was the third in a series coinciding with the conception and birth of my children along with the world events that occurred at that time. “Permission is Granted” is accompanied by artist Ken Butler playing on his original instrument made of found objects.

The second in the series of performance pieces. Created shortly after the birth of my daughter. The piece is a reflection of that event in my life set against the world events of the Iraq and Afghanistan war.

A performance piece performed at Integrated Studios in Tribeca. Created shortly after I found out my wife was pregnant, it is a reflection on that event in my life set against the current world events.

WELCOME

Matthew H. James is an artist born and raised in Hawai'i. He has exhibited in Italy, Iceland, Miami, Manila, NYC, Honolulu and Paris. He is currently finishing a 21 foot resin work for Kamehameha Schools at their new Salt development in Kaka’ako and has worked with high profile clientele such as Vera Wang and the 1.3 billion dollar Solaire resort in the Philippines.
Growing up in Hawai’i, Matthew experienced the strength of people, brought together by their diverse backgrounds. This pushed him to create art that combines contradictions in a harmonious way, reflecting the common threads and universal qualities we all share. Through the creation of sculptures that transcends everyday life Matthew strives to transport viewers to another time and place, inspiring them to think outside of themselves.